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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.15, 672.54 and 376.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.15, 672.54 and 376.39 is: 519.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.15 : 672.54 = 376.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.15/672.54 = 376.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.15x = 672.54 × 376.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.15x = 253,137.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,137.33/487.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.63

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